MILITARY MUSEUM EXPANSION ADDENDUM NO 2.pdf

Addendum No. 2

Military Museum Expansion

2065 Steve Hettinger Drive SW Huntsville, Alabama 35801

August 8, 2025

Addendum No. 2 consists of 10 (ten) 8.5x11 pages, 22 (twenty-two) specification pages, 2 (two) 8.5x11 drawings, 1 (one) 24”x36” drawing attachments.

Addendum No. 2 consists of changes, modifications, and/or revisions to drawings and/or specifications dated May 29, 2025 by Jeffrey S. Alpha architect A.I.A. and is hereby made part of the Contract Documents.

MODIFICATIONS/ CLARIFICATIONS TO THE CONSTRUCTION

DOCUMENTS:

1. Modify the Construction Documents throughout as necessary to accommodate the following general clarifications:

a. For clarification, bid times may be listed as 3pm Eastern on Bidnetdirect.

Please note the bid time of 2pm is Central.

b. For clarification, The City of Huntsville shall not provide any printed drawings or Manuals. The Contractor shall be responsible for producing the number of sets of drawings and project manual necessary for his forces to complete the work.

c. For clarification, The Contractor shall include in his bid submission documents that list of subcontractors that shall perform the scope of work.

Failure to include the subcontractors may result in rejection of bid.

d. For clarification, the Invitation for Bid specifically states how the award of Bid is determined. Although the lowest bid is a significant factor, other factors are considered prior to awarding the bid.

i. See QUALIFICATIONS of the Invitation to Bid in the Project Manual page 10

1. QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications, ability, and responsibility of all bidders and of their proposed subcontractors will be considered in making the award.

2. REJECTION OF BIDS: The City of Huntsville reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

e. The architect has submitted the project for a Building Permit on behalf of the Contractor. Upon award of the bid, the Contractor shall be provided the required information from the Inspection Department to complete the permitting process.

f. For clarification, Allowances shall be included in the Contractor’s Bid.

Allowances are shown on Sheet G001 and in the Project Manual specification section Allowances 012100.

g. Contract Time (Appendix B)

i. For clarification, see Article III, Contract Time, 3.1.1.

h. Anticipated schedule for the contractor to begin work

i. 08/26 – Bid opening

ii. 08/28 – Post Bid Review with Contractor

iii. 09/11 – Council action/Contract Award

iv. 09/22 – Bonds and Insurance Submission Complete

v. 10/01 – Tax Exempt Documents Submission Complete

vi. 10/01 – Notice to Proceed

1. The above schedule is provided as a courtesy and is subject to change.

vii. Should the discrepancy not be addressed in an addendum prior to the submission of the bid, the contractor shall include in their price the more expensive material and labor in their bid.

1. The contractor is highly encouraged prior to the submission of their bid to verify with each subcontractor that all discrepancies have been addressed through addendum.

i. For clarification, the Contractor shall include all labor and material for all work described in the documents unless specifically identified as provided by and/or installed by Owner.

j. For clarification, substitutions are only reviewed and approved during the bid phase through addenda. Substitutions submitted after the bid phase will be rejected.

k. For clarification, should a discrepancy be found in the drawings and/or specifications that changes the contract time or price, notify the architect immediately to be clarified in an addendum.

i. Should the discrepancy not be addressed in an addendum prior to the submission of the bid, the contractor shall include and/or notify their subcontractor to include in their price the more expensive material and labor in their bid.

1. Should the Contractor or their subcontractor willfully withhold material, labor or construction necessary in lieu of having a discrepancy clarified by the architect in addendum, this may result in rejection of their bid.

l. For clarification, the Contractor shall include all labor and material for all work described in the documents unless specifically identified as provided by and/or installed by Owner.

m. The Owner shall occupy the existing museum during all phases of construction. Do not block vehicle or pedestrian access.

i. Contractor shall coordinate their forces and schedule around the

Owner’s schedule.

ii. The Contractor shall have the City of Huntsville Project Manager review the layout of the construction of the site fence near the existing building to remain prior to installation to avoid conflicts with the Owner’s scheduled events.

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MODIFICATIONS/ CLARIFICATIONS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Modify all references throughout the project manual to accommodate the following revisions:

a. Delete all references where the general contractor is required to pay tax. This project shall be tax exempt. The Contractor shall provide all documentation and necessary action to accommodate this requirement as part of the project.

b. For clarification, where “or equal” or “approved equal” occurs in the

Construction Documents, the architect shall provide the final determination of acceptance and or approval. All “approved equal” must be submitted during the bid phase and approved only by addendum to all bidders. No substitutions shall occur after submission of bid unless approved at the sole discretion of the architect.

c. Geotechnical Report

i. The geotechnical report is provided in the Project Manual starting at pages 12 to page 48.

ii. Delete references to specification section 010990 “Geotechnical Report”.

iii. All work described in the Geotechnical Report is part of the bid.

1. For clarification, Allowances associated with sitework shall be for unforeseen conditions.

d. Huntsville Utilities Aid to Construction (ATC)

i. The City of Huntsville shall pay the ATC costs separate from the Contract.

2. Delete specification section “Door Hardware” 087100. Insert attached specification section “Door Hardware”.

3. Specification Section 075216 - SBS Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing

a. At “Part 2 – Products”, 2.1 Manufacturers, “A”, add the following approved Manufacturers and systems:

i. Tremco- Beachwood, OH

1. Base Ply- POWERply Plus HT Smooth

2. Finish Ply- POWERply Plus HT FR

3. Flashing Sheet- POWERply Plus HT FR

4. Stripping Ply and Flashing Reinforcing Sheet- POWERply Plus HT

Smooth

5. Adhesive– POWERply Standard Cold Adhesive

ii. Garland- Cleveland, OH

1. Base Ply– HPR Torch Base Sheet

2. Finish Ply– HPR Tri-Base Premium

3. Flashing Sheet– HPR Tri-Base Premium

4. Stripping Ply and Flashing Reinforcing Sheet– HPR Torch Base

Sheet

5. Adhesive– Weather King Adhesive

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MODIFICATIONS/ CLARIFICATIONS TO THE DRAWINGS:

1. Sheet G001

a. Add the following scope of work:

i. At the bimonthly OAC (Owner Architect and Contractor) onsite meetings, the contractor’s representative shall present written documentation of the following to the City of Huntsville Project Manager to be discussed at the meeting:

1. Status of specific work currently under construction

2. Identify recently completed work

3. Identify work anticipated to be completed prior to the next

OAC meeting

4. Identify specific delays and estimated time to complete

5. Identify RFI (Request for Information) to be processed

6. Identify outstanding Submittals to be completed and returned to the contractor.

7. Submittals to be processed

8. Any additional information that may affect the Contract time or amount.

ii. For clarification, the undercutting of the site based on the geotechnical report is included in the contractor’s bid.

1. Allowances are for unforeseen work.

2. Sheet C1.0

a. Add work to demo all sidewalk, landscaping, light pole and feed from island at the northwest corner of the existing museum building.

b. Replace General Note 11 with the following:

i. “11. A GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT HAS

BEING PREPARED FOR THE PROJECT BY GTEC. THE

CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING

THE SITE PREPARATION RECOMMENDATIONS SPECIFIED

WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT, UNLESS MORE STRINGENT

REQUIREMENTS ARE GIVEN ON THE PLANS.”

c. Proposed parking shown west and south of existing museum is for reference only. Contractor is to include in their scope of work the repair and or replacement of elements required to be demolished in this area for the installation of site utilities. Contractor to return this area to the existing conditions prior to the commencement of work.

d. Contractor is to include in their scope of work providing as built survey and drawings. Include all subsurface utilities including electrical, plumbing, sewer and fiber lines.

3. Sheet L101

a. Incorporate attached ADD #2 - L101.2 changes shown.

b. Bollards at east and west side all to be removable. sheet l103 bollards at central plaza all to be removable.

c. For clarification, the “Huey” helicopter is provided and installed by the Owner.

d. Helicopter stand is provided and installed by the contractor as shown on the structural drawings sheet S511.

e. Concrete plaza is provided and installed by the contractor.

4. Sheet L103

a. Incorporate attached ADD #2 - L103 changes shown.

b. Bollards at central plaza all to be removable.

5. Sheet L301

a. Delete sheet L301. Replace with attached sheet L301.

6. Sheet L401

a. Delete sheet L301. Replace with attached sheet L301

b. 12’-0” wide gate shown. Verify final required gate clear width prior to submittals.

7. Sheet S101

a. Coordinate with architectural sheets for recessed mats and slab block out requirements in Lobby 107.

b. Coordinate with electrical sheets for outlets located in the slab and conduit.

c. Coordinate with plumbing for floor drains, supply, sewer and roof drain lines.

8. Sheet LS100

a. For clarification, the contractor shall include in their bid all fire extinguishers, fire extinguisher cabinets, signage and life safety requirements.

9. Sheet A050

a. Paint all exterior surfaces exposed to view.

i. Install paint systems for each specific substrate.

ii. Provide a separate color for each of the following:

1. Metal matching new pre finished metal gutters and downspouts.

2. Metal wall panels

3. Doors

4. Door frames

5. Masonry

10. Sheet A105

a. At concrete mow strip occurring between all columns shown on floor plan

“D6”, concrete shall be 4” deep with expansion joint material separation from building slab.

i. Refer to civil drawings for concrete sidewalk for similar requirements.

11. Sheet A200

a. Storefront and curtainwall finish shall be clear anodized aluminum.

b. YKK storefront and curtain wall thermally broken doors and frames are an approved equal.

c. Exterior storefront at doors 107a, 107b, 116k and frames shall be Kawneer 1620 or YKK equivalent curtainwall. See sheet A600 and A605 for doors and frames.

d. Coordinate with electrical for power and card reader access requirements where required.

e. Pre-Engineered Metal Building Manufacturer (P.E.M.B.)

i. Coordinate (P.E.M.B.) all loads from storefront to be carried by the building framing.

ii. (P.E.M.B.) shall include in their load calculations and provide additional steel framing to support curtainwall loads where necessary.

1. Additional steel framing shall be wrapped in clear anodized break metal to match storefront finish. Install blocking, nailers and shims as necessary to provide a complete installation.

f. Pre finished metal panel joint locations and panel orientation is required as shown on the drawings. P.E.M.B. shall provide additional framing if required to meet panel orientation.

i. Outside corner panel joint location for pre insulated metal panels shown to demonstrate desired intent. Deviation from joint pattern shall be approved by the architect during the bid phase.

12. Sheet A300

a. Insulate all roof drain leaders from drain to slab.

13. Sheet A400

a. Roof details shown are to illustrate intent. All details, connections, terminations and penetrations shall be approved and be a part of the roof system by a single manufacturer unless the specific condition is approved by the architect.

b. Siplast, Inc. roof system is the basis of design. See specification section

075216.

c. The following roof systems are approved equal:

i. Tremco- Beachwood, OH

1. Base Ply- POWERply Plus HT Smooth

2. Finish Ply- POWERply Plus HT FR

3. Flashing Sheet- POWERply Plus HT FR

4. Stripping Ply and Flashing Reinforcing Sheet- POWERply

Plus HT Smooth

5. Adhesive– POWERply Standard Cold Adhesive

ii. Garland- Cleveland, OH

1. Base Ply– HPR Torch Base Sheet

2. Finish Ply– HPR Tri-Base Premium

3. Flashing Sheet– HPR Tri-Base Premium

4. Stripping Ply and Flashing Reinforcing Sheet– HPR Torch

Base Sheet

5. Adhesive– Weather King Adhesive

d. Roof system installer must have written documentation of certification and approval by the roof system manufacturer on their letterhead prior to award of the bid. Certification will be provided with shop drawings and submittals.

14. Sheet A560

a. Storefront and curtainwall finish shall be clear anodized aluminum.

b. Exterior storefront at doors 107a, 107b, 116k and frames shall be changed to Kawneer 1620 or YKK equivalent curtainwall. See sheet A600 and A605 for doors and frames.

c. Coordinate with electrical for power and card reader access requirements where required.

d. Pre-Engineered Metal Building Manufacturer (P.E.M.B.)

i. Coordinate (P.E.M.B.) all loads from storefront and curtainwall to be carried by the building framing.

ii. (P.E.M.B.) shall include in their load calculations and provide additional steel framing to support curtainwall loads where necessary.

1. Additional steel framing shall be wrapped in clear anodized break metal to match storefront finish. Install blocking, nailers and shims as necessary to provide a complete installation.

15. Sheet A500

a. Delete 18”x60” mirror shown. At each restroom, install Bobrick B-162 2460 wall mounted mirror with stainless steel channel frame.

i. Install blocking as required throughout the restrooms and janitor closet to provide a complete installation.

16. Sheet A550

a. Metal studs are delegated design.

i. Provide shop drawings sealed and signed by a structural engineer licensed to practice in the state of Alabama for all metal studs.

b. All metal studs to extend to underside of roof deck.

c. Review all sheets and disciplines for installation of equipment requiring blocking. See sheet A500 for toilet accessories where blocking is required.

17. Sheet A600

a. Exterior storefront at doors 107a, 107b, 116k and frames shall be Kawneer

1620 or YKK equivalent curtainwall.

b. Coordinate with electrical for power and card reader access requirements where required.

c. Final storefront and curtainwall manufacturer shall provide and install door hardware for their systems.

18. Sheet FP101

a. Coordinate sprinkler heads and piping with final overhead sectional door track installation. Show track coordination on sprinkler drawing submittal.

19. Sheet E100

a. Coordinate with decorative gate shown on sheet L104.

i. Provide and install power and access control (card reader) at all gates.

1. Provide a card reader that is part of the card reader and access system shown on the building.

20. Sheet E201

a. Provide and install light fixtures in “Madison County Military Hall of Heroes” cabinet in Lobby 107 as shown on sheet A900

END OF ADDENDUM NO. 2